Intern - Enterprise Risk Management

About the role

The ERCOT Internship Program offers college students a technical, high‑paced professional environment where they work on real challenges facing the electric industry. Interns join the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team to identify, document, and analyze key risks that could affect ERCOT’s strategic and operational objectives. Responsibilities include assisting with ongoing risk assessments, supporting analysis and risk quantification for leadership decisions, tracking mitigation activities across business units, and researching industry and regulatory trends relevant to grid operations.

Potential projects

• Emerging Risks & Horizon Scanning – Grid and Energy Transition: research and evaluate emerging risks associated with changes in the electric industry and energy landscape.
• Key Risk Indicator (KRI) Development: support the development and analysis of KRIs, potentially focusing on COO metrics or another ERCOT business unit.
• Wildfire Risk Analysis: research and analyze wildfire‑related risks and their potential impact on ERCOT.
• Third‑Party Risk Management: identify opportunities to maximize the use of the Exiger Third‑Party Risk Management (TPRM) tool to support risk identification and monitoring.
• AI Techniques for Enterprise Risk Management: explore potential applications of artificial intelligence and emerging AI techniques to support ERM activities.

Desired education

Ideal candidates are undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in business, finance, risk management, economics, engineering, or a related field.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills
• Basic proficiency in Excel spreadsheets and data analysis techniques
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Basic research skills for tracking industry and risk management trends
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) for reports and presentations
• Team‑oriented attitude with willingness to learn in a collaborative environment
• Familiarity with risk management concepts or frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM) is a plus, not required

Work location and schedule

This full‑time summer internship runs from early June through the second week of August 2027. Interns are required to be on‑site in Taylor, TX at a minimum of two days per week, or more as needed based on business needs.